US Bridges

3175 North over Big Lost River

Fair

Butte County, Idaho · 0.2 N. 0.4 E. Moore · Structure no. 000000000031435

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3175 North over Big Lost River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3175 North over Big Lost River in Butte County, Idaho. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 90 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries3175 North
CrossesBig Lost River
Location0.2 N. 0.4 E. Moore
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.73625, -113.35864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic315 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3175 North over Big Lost River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is 3175 North over Big Lost River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does 3175 North over Big Lost River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 3175 North over Big Lost River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 3175 North over Big Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.